Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez, MD
NPI 1174195283 · General Practice Physician · Moca, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Moca, PR (NPI 1174195283).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174195283
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 23042 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
23 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 23 | $68 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$68 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 39 | 39 |
| Azithromycin | 22 | 22 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 17 | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 16 | 16 |
| Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen | 15 | 15 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-07-16
- Last updated
- 2023-08-04
- Certified
- 2023-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez's NPI number?
- Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174195283, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez's specialty?
- Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez located?
- Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 Calle Concepcion Vera, Moca, PR 00676.
- What is Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez is (787) 877-8000.
- Does Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez accept Medicare?
- Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Cortes Gonzalez's NPI (1174195283) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.